JAMESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jamestown Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Arlington County Public Schools school district, located in Arlington, VA with about 610 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Jamestown Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jamestown Elementary School, located in the residential Cherrydale neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Arlington Public Schools district, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, inclusive community. Jamestown emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.
Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply committed to active parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of its positive learning environment. The school culture encourages collaboration and emphasizes "The Jamestown Way," a set of values that promotes respect, responsibility, and kindness among students. With its proximity to local parks and an emphasis on outdoor learning, Jamestown provides a supportive and engaging atmosphere that consistently ranks as a top educational choice for families within the Arlington community.
For more information, contact Jamestown Elementary at (703) 228-5275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5275
JAMESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Arlington, VA with about 610 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Arlington County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 610
- Teachers:
- 39.53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 610 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMESTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.9%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.